The lengths of the sides of a triangle are represented by 3 consecutive even integers. if the perimeter of the triangle is 72 feet, find the lengths of its sides

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Kayley Roman

9 November, 04:47

The lengths of the sides of a triangle are represented by 3 consecutive even integers. if the perimeter of the triangle is 72 feet, find the lengths of its sides

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Ahmad Monroe · Answer 1

P = a + b + c

P = 72

a = x

b = x + 2

c = x + 4

72 = x + x + 2 + x + 4

72 = 3x + 6

72 - 6 = 3x

66 = 3x

66/3 = x

22 = x

x + 2 = 22 + 2 = 24

x + 4 = 22 + 4 = 26

the sides of ur triangle are : 22,24,26 <==